Rear hatch release - won't - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

conesare2seconds · 08-17-2017

Hi everyone. My rear hatch won't release when the switches are actuated. The electric popper will try to release the glass once, mayyyyybe twice, then it gives up until it has rested and the car has restarted at least once. I was able to open the hatch for a time by pressing down on the glass while actuating a release switch but that method no longer works.

I'd like to adjust or repair the mechanism or at least attach a release cable but until I can get the hatch open there is no access to the surround trim, which I'm pretty sure has to be removed to pull down the carpet and access the popper. Any suggestions?

gbrtng · 08-17-2017

there is a manual release cable ... it's probably hidden under the vertical carpeting ... see your owner's manual.

Bruce · 08-18-2017

"gives up until it has rested" sounds like your release solenoid is on its way out, the switch is worn or the battery is buggered. Yes, it could be just an adjustment but the 'giving up till its rested' makes me think otherwise.

conesare2seconds · 08-18-2017

Agreed. Replacement solenoid is on the way.

conesare2seconds · 09-19-2017

Topic close out: picked up a used solenoid off eBay from a well-known Corvette recycler. Installed it tonight, problem solved. Appreciate the advice and suggestions.

jss06c6 · 09-20-2017

Good info. A replacement solenoid may be a valuable "shop stock" item!

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GOLDCYLON · 09-20-2017

Sometimes installing rubber vacuum nipple over the striker rod gives enough height for the solenoid to work.

08-17-2017	#1
conesare2seconds Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater St. Louis Posts: 490	Rear hatch release - won't Hi everyone. My rear hatch won't release when the switches are actuated. The electric popper will try to release the glass once, mayyyyybe twice, then it gives up until it has rested and the car has restarted at least once. I was able to open the hatch for a time by pressing down on the glass while actuating a release switch but that method no longer works. I'd like to adjust or repair the mechanism or at least attach a release cable but until I can get the hatch open there is no access to the surround trim, which I'm pretty sure has to be removed to pull down the carpet and access the popper. Any suggestions?

08-17-2017	#2
gbrtng Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio area Posts: 1,179	Re: Rear hatch release - won't there is a manual release cable ... it's probably hidden under the vertical carpeting ... see your owner's manual. __________________ “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” ~ Bruce Meyer

08-18-2017	#3
Bruce Join Date: May 2016 Location: Whangarei New Zealand Posts: 29	Re: Rear hatch release - won't "gives up until it has rested" sounds like your release solenoid is on its way out, the switch is worn or the battery is buggered. Yes, it could be just an adjustment but the 'giving up till its rested' makes me think otherwise.

08-18-2017	#4
conesare2seconds Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater St. Louis Posts: 490	Re: Rear hatch release - won't Agreed. Replacement solenoid is on the way.

09-19-2017	#5
conesare2seconds Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater St. Louis Posts: 490	Re: Rear hatch release - won't Topic close out: picked up a used solenoid off eBay from a well-known Corvette recycler. Installed it tonight, problem solved. Appreciate the advice and suggestions.

09-20-2017	#6
jss06c6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 884	Re: Rear hatch release - won't Good info. A replacement solenoid may be a valuable "shop stock" item! Sent from my QTAIR7 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

09-20-2017	#7
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